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Michel may refer to:

People[link]

• Michel (name), people with the given name or surname of french decent

Fictional characters[link]

• Michel Vaillant, a French comic book character
• Deutscher Michel, personification of the German nation, usually depicted wearing a nightcap and nightgown
• Michel Gerard, a character from American TV series Gilmore Girls
• Michel Volban de Cabelle, a character from the 2006 anime Glass Fleet

Other[link]

• French Name
• Gone in Michel, popular expression which can be used, in computer science, to describe a system that is going crazy and totally out of control
• Michel, popular nickname for St. Michaelis church, Hamburg's signature icon
• German auxiliary cruiser Michel, German auxiliary cruiser
• Michel catalog (MICHEL-Briefmarken-Katalog), the largest and best-known stamp catalog in the German-speaking world
• Michel parameters in particle physics
• Michel (anime), a Korean animated series

See also[link]

• Saint-Michel, Place name disambiguation pages
• Michał (disambiguation)
• Míchel (nickname), people with the given nickname (mainly Spanish footballers)

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Michel Teló
Background information
Born	(1981-01-21) January 21, 1981 (age 31) Medianeira, Paraná, Brazil
Genres	Sertanejo, pop
Occupations	Singer, songwriter
Years active	2009–present
Labels	Universal Music Brazil

Michel Teló (born January 21, 1981) is a Brazilian sertanejo singer-songwriter.^[1][2] Before his solo act, he was a lead singer in various bands, most notably Grupo Tradição. His biggest national and international hit is "Ai Se Eu Te Pego!," a number one in most European countries, Latin America, and the province of Quebec, Canada.

Beginnings[link]

From his early years, Teló has dedicated his life to music. His artistic career began in 1987 when, as a six-year-old, he made ​​his first solo performance in his school choir, singing a piece by Roberto Carlos and Erasmo Carlos. At 10, his musical talent blossomed when his father gave him an accordion. At the age of 12, upon encouragement by neighbors, school friends, and his brothers, he formed a young band for playing traditional music, which was called "Guri" and served to strengthen Teló taste in music in a professional organized manner. He was the band's lead singer and composer. Besides his love for the harmonica, Teló also took piano lessons for five years. He was also dancer and played the accordion, harmonica, and guitar.

In Grupo Tradição (1998–2008)[link]

In 1997, Teló was just 16 when he was invited to join the band Grupo Tradição, making part of the band for 11 years as lead vocals until 2008. His career as a singer took off as he sang the band's biggest hits, such as "Barquinho," "O Caldeirão," "Pra Sempre Minha Vida," "A Brasileira," and "Eu Quero Você." During such period of time, he was the band's front figure, conducting most of the interviews and promotions. According to Teló's former producer Wagner, he left without creating any enmity or hard feelings, as Teló made clear that he wanted to pursue a solo career. He was replaced by Guilherme Bertoldo, but the band had lost most of its appeal due to his departure and soon members began to quit the band, not having enough trust in the viability of the band without Teló.

During this time, he met and married a fan, a dentist named Ana Carolina Lago. After three years dating and another three married, the two legally divorced due to the stress of Teló's incessant touring schedule. Despite his public protestations that all was fine, Lago went public and revealed their official divorce on February 10, 2012. ^[3] he also plays magic cards

Solo career (2008–present)[link]

Michel Teló live

The album Balada Sertaneja was released in 2009 by Brazilian record label Som Livre. It was produced by Ivan Myazato and resulted in two singles: "Ei, psiu! Beijo me liga," a great commercial success, and "Amanhã sei lá". The release of the live album Michel Teló – Ao Vivo was an even bigger success and awarded Teló a gold disc. This culminated in a huge concert on September 16, 2011, attended by reportedly 50,000 people in a double ticket, which included Teló and João Bosco & Vinícius at Terraço Daslu. Throughout 2011, Teló played over 240 shows. According to Forbes magazine,^[4] Teló's Fugidinha Tour was attended by more than 17 million people and Teló has reportedly made $18 million dollars alone in 2011. Teló has also released two DVDs, one containing songs from the 1980s and 1990s, in collaboration with Milionário & José Rico, Bruno e Marrone, and João Bosco & Vinícius, and the other, entitled Michel Na Balada, including new songs.

International fame[link]

Teló in a 2011 sertanejo festival

Many football players have used the signature dance to "Ai Se Eu Te Pego," during goal celebrations, spreading the song's popularity. Brazilian football star Neymar appears on a video dancing the song "Ai Se Eu Te Pego". In the Spanish professional league, Marcelo and Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid danced to the song when Ronaldo scored the first goal against Málaga CF on October 22, 2011. Rafael Nadal has also danced to this song. On October 29, 2011, Brazilian left-back André Santos danced to this song after scoring the 2-2 equalizer in Arsenal's 5–3 defeat of London rivals Chelsea. Recently, in the Super League Greece, Simão, Cleyton, Sebastián Leto and other Panathinaikos' players danced to this song when Cleyton scored the first goal against PAOK on October 30, 2011.

Polish football player Adrian Mierzejewski danced to this song when Paweł Brożek scored goal during the friendly match between Poland and Hungary on 15 November 2011. In the German Bundesliga, Marco Reus performed it with his teammates after each of his three goals for Borussia Mönchengladbach against Werder Bremen on 19 November 2011 when Gladbach outclassed Bremen, winning 5–0. Lewis Holtby]] celebrated his goal in Schalke 04's 4–0 win against Nuremberg with the dance on the same day. Alexander Pato, Kevin-Prince Boateng, and Robinho of Milan were also seen dancing to this song at a training session on 16 November 2011. Lucas, Maxi Rodríguez, and Sebastián Coates of Liverpool danced to this song when Rodríguez scored the first goal against Chelsea on November 28, 2011.

On 10 December 2011, Marquinhos and Ricardo Laborde of Anorthosis danced this song after Marquinhos scored the first goal against Apollon Limassol in Anorthosis's 2–0 victory. On 16 December 2011, in a Turkish Super League match between Orduspor and Galatasaray, Galatasaray players Felipe Melo and Emmanuel Eboué^[5] danced to the song. Falkirk striker Farid El Alagui also danced to this song after scoring against Queen of the South in the Scottish Premier League.

The song serves as the walk-up music for Miguel Montero of the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball when he comes up to bat.

Teló announced he was embarking on a tour in the United States to promote the song in an English version entitled "Oh, If I Catch You!". He is already well known amongst the American Hispanic communities.

Michel Teló is an avid supporter of Brazilian football team Grêmio.

Awards and nominations[link]

At the beginning of his solo career, he released his first album titled Balada Sertaneja which was not a big commercial success, but was still nominated in the category for "Musical Revelation of the Year".

His live album Michel Teló – Ao Vivo, however, was hugely successful and brought him nomination for a Latin Grammy "Best Sertanejo Album".

In 2011, Michel was nominated at the 2011 "Melhores do Movimento Country" for four categories: "Best Singer Solo" "Hit of the Year" for "Ai se eu te pego!", "Best CD" for album Michel Teló – Ao Vivo and "Best Show".

Michel was also nominated for four categories in Premio Multishow de Música Brasileira for "Best Singer", "Musical Revelation," "Best Sertanejo Artist" and "Best Music" for "Ai se eu te pego!"

At Prêmio Vagalume, Michel was nominated for "Site of the Year" and "Social Network" awards.

Charities[link]

In August 2011, Teló took part in the 26th edition of Criança Esperança charity programme alongside Braziliam musicians Leonardo, Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano, Chitãozinho & Xororó and Adair Cardoso. The event was held at HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro.

In December 2011, he took part in the 13th edition of Futebol contra a Fome (Portuguese for "Football Against Hunger") charity event at Parque do Sabiá in Uberlândia together with Brazilian celebrities Daniel Alves, Neymar, Gusttavo Lima and Marrone. The event is promoted by brothers Fernando and Alexandre Pires and aims to collecting food donations for poor families. Teló was the top scorer of the match along with professional football player Vágner Love, having scored two goals each.^[6]

Discography[link]

• 2009: Balada Sertaneja (studio album)
• 2010: Michel Teló – Ao Vivo (live album)
• 2011: Michel na Balada (live album)

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official website
• Michel Teló on Twitter

Paula Fernandes
Background information
Birth name	Paula Fernandes de Souza
Born	(1984-08-28) August 28, 1984 (age 27)
Origin	Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Genres	Sertanejo, country
Instruments	Vocals and classical guitar
Years active	1993-present
Labels	Universal Music Brasil
Website	Official website

Paula Fernandes de Souza^[1] (born August 28, 1984^[2]) is a Brazilian sertanejo and country singer.

Biography[link]

Born in Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais, she lived in a farm in Serra do Cipó with her parents and her younger brother.^[1] Paula Fernandes started singing when she was eight years-old, releasing her first album two years later.^[3] Her second album, named Ana Rayo, was released in 1995, and was inspired by the Ana Raio e Zé Trovão telenovela.^[3] Paula Fernandes went to the college to study Geography in Belo Horizonte when she was 18 years-old, singing in bars during that time.^[4] She recorded one of the theme songs of Rede Globo's telenovela América, named Ave Maria Natureza, releasing the album Canções do Vento Sul soon after that.^[3] Paula Fernandes was nominated as Best Popular Singer in the Prêmio Tim de Música Brasileira award for that album.^[4] The song Jeito do Mato, from her album Pássaro de Fogo was the theme music of the telenovela Paraíso, and her version of Ivete Sangalo's song Quando a Chuva Passar was the main theme music of the telenovela Escrito nas Estrelas.^[3] Paula Fernandes released her first DVD in October 2010,^[3] and participated in two Rede Globo special shows, which were the Roberto Carlos' end of the year show, broadcast on December 25, 2010, and Show da Virada, broadcast during the New Year's Day, on December 31, 2010.^[3] Her live album, Paula Fernandes - Ao Vivo, released in 2011, placed in the 2011 top sellers albums, selling 2,000,000 copies.^[5]

Discography[link]

Studio albums[link]

Singles[link]

• "Meu Eu em Você" "My Me in You"
• "Pássaro de Fogo" "Fire Bird"
• "Jeito de Mato" "Woods Ways"
• "Quando a Chuva Passar" "When the Rain is Over"
• "Pra Você" "For You"
• "Não Precisa" "There's No Need"
• "Sensações" "Sensations"
• "Long Live" (Taylor Swift featuring Paula Fernandes)

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External links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Paula Fernandes

• (Portuguese) Official website
• Paula Fernandes at the Internet Movie Database

Carlos Vives
Carlos Vives at a concert in Boston.
Background information
Born	August 7, 1961 Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
Genres	Vallenato, cumbia, porro, champeta, rock, pop latino, bambuco
Occupations	Recording artist, composer and actor
Years active	1986–present
Associated acts	Rafael Escalona Juanes Hora Local Aterciopelados Bloque de Búsqueda (banda) Sidestepper
Website	www.carlosvives.com

Carlos Alberto Vives Restrepo (born August 7, 1961 in Santa Marta, Magdalena) is a Grammy Award and three-time Latin Grammy Award winning-Colombian singer, composer and actor.

Biography[link]

Carlos Vives was born on August 7, 1961.^[1] in Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia, where he spent his first 12 years of life. At that age, he and his family moved to Bogotá in search of a better life. They lived with Diego Martinez and his family. In Bogota, he acquired a taste for rock, getting involved in the local music scene, and started playing in bars and cafés around the city.

1982-1989[link]

In 1982, Vives began acting in in a number of shows and telenovelas including "Pequeños Gigantes" (Little Giants - 1983) and "Tuyo es Mi Corazón" (Yours is My Heart - 1985). He finally found notoriety in 1986 by playing the title role of Gallito Ramírez (which told the story of a Colombian Caribbean coast boxer who falls in love with an uptight girl, who was portrayed by his first wife, Margarita Rosa de Francisco). (1986). That same year, he released his first album, Por Fuera y Por Dentro. The album, primarily made of ballads, failed to gain any success. In 1987, he released his second ballad album, No Podrás Escapar de Mí. Though the title track reached #30 on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks, the album did not sell well. His next album, Al Centro de la Ciudad, would become his last album to feature synthesizer-romantic ballads. Some of the songs got some attention being featured in telenovelas, but the album, just as its predecessors, failed to gain success.

In 1989, he was offered an acting job in Puerto Rico, and upon moving, he took a break in his music career. There, he is remembered for his leading roles in the soaps La Otra and Aventurera.^[1] There he married Herlinda Gómez,^[1] his second wife (they have since divorced). Vives would spend his time between Colombia, Miami and the city of Mayagüez, Herlinda's hometown, during his marriage to her.

Since 1991[link]

Upon his return to Colombia in 1991, he was offered a TV role that would change his life forever. He was cast in the leading role of a fantasy series based in the life of vallenato composer Rafael Escalona called, not surprisingly, Escalona.^[1] He sang the composer's songs in the series, and that's when he retooled his career towards vallenato,^[2] gaining national success with the release of the Telenovela's two soundtrack albums, Escalona: Un Canto a la Vida and Escalona: Vol. 2.

In 1993, backed by the band "La Provincia", Vives released the album Clásicos de la Provincia in which he started fusing Vallenato with rock,^[1] pop and other Caribbean Colombian ethnic rhythms. This fusion scandalized Vallenato purists. This style of vallenato was a huge success not only in Colombia but all over Latin countries, and the albums' lead single, La Gota Fría, became a hit all over Latin America. Clásicos de la Provincia, won the Billboard Latin Music Awards Best Album and would become a timeless classic in Colombian and Latin American music, introducing Vallenato to both Colombia and the rest of the world.

The follow-up album, La Tierra del Olvido would mark a further step in Vives' desire to fusion rock, funk and pop music with traditional Colombian genres. The album gave Vives classic hits such as the title track, and the up-tempo opening track Pa' Mayte.

His subsequent releases, Tengo Fe (1997), El Amor de Mi Tierra (1999), Déjame Entrar (2001) and El Rock de Mi Pueblo (2004), were all commercially successful and were well-received by the critics. In 2001 Carlos Vives' album "Déjame Entrar" won him his first Grammy award for Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album.

In 2009 he released the album Clásicos de la Provincia II, which was sold exclusively in Colombian supermarket chain "Almacenes Éxito." The album saw Vives' return to covering famous Vallenato songs in his own style. It sold massively and the single Las Mujeres received wide radio airplay in all Colombia.

His hits include "Matilde Linda", "La Hamaca Grande", "La Gota Fría", "Alicia Adorada", "Pa' Mayte", "La Tierra del Olvido", "Tu Amor Eterno", "Fruta Fresca", "Déjame Entrar", "Luna Nueva", "Carito", "Papadio", "Como Tú" and "Décimas Del Parecido" (this last one a tribute to Guillermo Martínez, a Cuban-born radio host who resides in Mayagüez, and for whose program Vives was an occasional master control technician).

Personal life[link]

Vives was married to the famous Colombian actress Margarita Rosa de Francisco in a relation that was closely followed by the national media. Herlinda Gómez was his second wife.^[3] He's now married to former Miss Colombia Claudia Helena Vásquez and has 2 children,^[1] : Lucy Vives, his first daughter and his son from his marriage with Herlinda Gómez. He spends his time between Miami and Colombia, mainly Santa Marta and Bogotá.^[1]

Discography[link]

Carlos Vives

Ballads period

• Por Fuera y Por Dentro (1986)
• No Podrás Escapar de Mí (1987)
• Al Centro de la Ciudad (1989)

Vallenato/Ethnic fusion period

• Escalona - Un Canto A La Vida (1991)
• Escalona: Vol. 2 (1992)
• Clásicos de la Provincia (1993)
• La Tierra del Olvido (1995)
• Tengo Fe (1997)
• El Amor de Mi Tierra (1999)
• Déjame Entrar (2001)
• El Rock de Mi Pueblo (2004)
• Clásicos de la Provincia II (2009)

Melodic period

• Romántico (2005)

Filmography[link]

• La estrategia del caracol (José Antonio Samper Pupo), 1993
• Escalona (Rafael Escalona), 1992
• La Tele, 1995
• La mujer doble (Mateo Escontria), 1992
• LP loca pasión (Sammy), 1989
• Gallito Ramírez (Javier "Gallito" Ramírez), 1986
• Tuyo es mi corazón, 1985
• David Copperfield, 1983
• Pequeños gigantes, 1980's